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Archipelago House by Tham VidegardWhen you dream of the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/build-a-gypsy-wagon-in-the-woods-all-it-takes-is-ingenuity-elbow-grease-and-mostly-recycled-components/">ultimate holiday home in the woods</a>, it probably looks a lot like this pretty black-stained timber Archipelago house in Sweden. Designed by <a href="http://www.tvark.se">Tham & Videgård Arkitekter</a> to mesh with its beautiful natural surroundings, the project was squeezed in between two big boulders and oriented to make the most of the southerly sun.1
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardTham & Videgard has designed the ultimate holiday home in Sweden2
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe Archipelago House is constructed out of mostly black-stained timber and glass3
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe project is wedged between two big boulders on site4
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe house is oriented towards the southerly sun, to maximize its impact5
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe rooms are hidden in the back of the house, allowing the rest of it to remain open - like a platform.6
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardTall glass sliding doors permit loads of natural light7
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe interior is expansive and decorated with a minimalist touch8
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardA hanging fireplace keeps the home warm during winter9
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe horizontal trellises diffuse natural light, bring fun shadow play into the home10
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardThe rest of the home opens out to the sea and surrounding pine forest11
Archipelago House by Tham VidegardA sense of height is given to the building to reinforce its connecting with the tall pines outside12












